NAUDL 2020-21 Annual Report

Debater of the Year Finalists
Alexa Figueroa
Northwestern High School
Washington Urban Debate League
Passion/Hobby/Interest: Media & Film
“Debate has taught me to stand my ground and share my
experiences with others. I have been able to find my voice through
debate and give a voice to those who cannot participate in debate.”
Jason Gonzalez
Port of Los Angeles High School
Los Angeles Metropolitan Debate League
Passion/Hobby/Interest: Social Justice,
Constructs and Policies
“Right here in my own town of San Pedro, I have witnessed the way
that the city has continuously attempted to crowd out the working
class, such as my own family. Exploring this philosophy in the future
is crucial for me to gain an understanding of the world in order to
change the legal systems.”
Faith Howard
Detroit School of Arts
Detroit Urban Debate League
Passion/Hobby/Interest: Theatre and
Performance Arts
“My confidence, praxis, and even life purpose, has changed
because of debate, and I will forever be grateful for it – even
for the times that it challenged me greatly. I used to believe that
my capacity and purpose was limited, but now I have found and
developed a part of myself that is ambitious and capable of so
much more than I or anyone else had anticipated.”